What does the evidence show?
Nelson Mandela Bay's electricity losses were above the 10% norm in each of the four years to 2024-25.
Verified means an official record, or two major news outlets, show it is true.
Nelson Mandela Bay lost 26.81% of the electricity it bought in 2024-25, worth R1.48 billion.
Council record
26.81%
of the electricity Nelson Mandela Bay bought in 2024-25 was lost, its audited statements show.
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